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Newspaper

Boston Post

Location

Boston, Massachusetts, United States of America

Date

Mar 14, 1888

Page

5

Life in the Shops Women’s Labor Hours and Wages in Boston

A Post investigation reports on women in mercantile work in Boston during the 1880s. It describes long hours, low pay, and poor conditions, with many aged 14 to 17, trainees called tube girls, paid from 2 to 6 dollars weekly, and some up to 850 a week. deductions for lateness. no seats in many shops. harsh holidays and no vacations. strenuous piecework injuries. mothers and orphans struggling to survive on meager wages.

Bureau of Statistics of Labor Boston United States Bureau of Statistics Hese New England Conservatory of Music Post Peckin

Maine Elections Show Republican Victories Across State

The Maine election reports quiet voting with Republicans winning five aldermen to two for Democrats in Bancor and Brevard, Bragg defeating Snow by 226, and a strong Republican showing in Brewer and Augusta. Other towns list Republicans sweeping offices while Democrats win in Biddeford and Danville-like towns. Manley proclaims tariff support and Bayard treaty opposition.

Brewer Buwnperorp Charles E. Goodwin Gilman P. Littlefield Brrast Albert C. Burgess Citizens Aufred Gorham Avacosta Whitelaw Reid Tribune New York Augusta Bangor Belfast Biddeford Maine Cleveland Bayard Zoutelle Reed Dingley Milliken J. H. Manley Republican State Committee

The Protection Side Pro-Tariff Argument Presented

Mr William Whitman, president of the Wool Growers Association and of the Commercial Club, spoke on protection at Union Hall. He argued imports amounted to 5 percent of national production, urged home industry growth, and defended tariffs with figures on Pennsylvania Railway income and vast freight and passenger totals to illustrate prosperity driven by protection.

William H. Baldwin Young Men’s Christian Union Union Hall William Whitman Wool Growers’ Association Commercial Club William Lloyd Garrison Garrison Whitman Pennsylvania Railway Company United States Mr. Garrison Waterloo America Cobden Club

Wamsutta Strike Ends at Wamsutten Mills New England

The Wamsutten Mills strike ends as 2000 idle operatives are to resume work tomorrow. Spinners faced a conflict over Adelard Dubuque's role in stopping work briefly. he offered to leave town. The mill agent says grievances will be addressed and overtime will not be required.

Dubuque Spinners’ Assembly Kent

Terrible Tragedy in Maine at Warenville Inquest Ends

In Warerville Maine an inquest found Mrs Angie Warren of Benton died by violence of her husband Darius Warren. Warren shot his children and himself after waiving examination. two children died, one girl dying, mother bruised, crowd unsettled as coroner ensured proper care and quiet.

Warervville Angie M. Warren Benton Darius M. Warren Carleton Carver Warren Cora Annie Mr. Warren

News Notes From Cape Cod and Beyond

Reports from Cape Cod and Boston era highlight a quiet delay in New York boards, rate shifts for clearing houses and call rates, and regional talks on railroad interests. Campobello investors expect Maine Central extension, while Atlantic and Pacific links draw debate over control. A Canadian Pacific steamship project aims to cut Europe to Japan time to about twenty one days. Also noted: 127 gold and silver mines, a Nova Scotia terminal bill, and rents from Boylston Market property totaling about 48000 yearly.

Canadian Pacific Steamship Company Glasgow Canadian Pacific Railway Europe Japan

Annual college races shift focus to Yale clash

The annual rowing contest with Columbia is off this year as crews concentrate on Yale. Teams pace to river use in two weeks, while baseball candidates begin workouts. Lacrosse practices outdoor drills and cricket gains league interest on Jarvis. Baseball opens April 7 vs Dartmouth, May 21 vs Princeton, and June games with Yale follow. Mottaven team trains daily, though cup hopes look slim.

Columbia Yale College Jarvis Dartmouth Princeton Mottaven

City Engineer Barbour Granted Month Leave At Cambridge Meeting

At the weekly Cambridge board of alderman meeting Barbour received a one month leave of absence without salary loss due to illness. William J. Marvin was nominated and confirmed as bridge commissioner. A lamps committee contract with Cambridge Electric Light Co. for at least 100 lamps over three years at 15 dollars per lamp monthly was renewed. Edward J. Brandon was reelected assistant city clerk.

Cambridge Board of Alderman Barbour William J. Marvin Cambridge Electric Light Company Edward J. Brandon

Endicott Funeral Sees Family Attendance In Salem

The funeral for William P. Endicott was held at his Salem home with close family present. Attendees included the Secretary of War and his family, the Endicott Peabody and Crowninshield families, and others from Salem. Gifts of floral tributes came from the Executive Mansion and Cabinet. Rev. E. B. Wilson officiated, and the body was taken to Harmony Grove cemetery for interment in the family plot.

Salem William P. Endicott Secretary of War and Family Endicott Peabody Saltonstall Crowninshield Old Salem E. B. Wilson North Church Harmony Grove Cemetery

Auction Schedule Notices At Brighton Market

Horses and carriages by Albert Howe and Co at 11 a.m. Stocks by R L Day at 11 30 a m and by Francis Henshaw at noon. Frait by Horatio Harris at noon. Carpets by Leonard and Co at 3 p.m. Paintings by Gideon Beck and Son at 2 80 p.m. Land by Holbrook and Fox at 3 p.m.

Albert Howe & Co Brighton R. L. Day & Co Francis Henshaw & Co Frait Horatio Harris Leonard & Co Gideon Beck & Son Land—Holbrook & Fox

Marital notices from Fall River and city weddings

In Fall River on March 9 Mr. Whitaker Ashworth wed Miss Mary A Raynor. In this city on March 11 John W Baker married Laura W Yrefry both of Boston. On March 10 Edwin F Flinn wed Frances M Brooks. On March 12 Ernest F Stevens married Amy P Mercer.

Ast Worth—Raynor Fall River Whitaker Ashworth Mary A. Raynor Baker Irefry O. P. Gifford John W. Baker Laura W.yrefry Boston Flinn Brooks Jes J. Griffis Edwin F. Flinn Frances M. Brooks Stevens

Death notices from Boston area papers list multiple Feb deaths

Obituary notices record numerous individuals dying in March across East Boston Dedham Roxbury and surrounding towns. Entries include Daniel M Allen 49 Virginia W Dennett 40 9 7 and Lizzie P Crowell 32 with ages and family links. services announced for Charles E Wiggin 74 8 months 12 days with funeral at Warren Avenue Baptist Church on Thursday March 15 at 2 o clock.

F. W E. P. Brouders Dennett Braintree Virginia W. Dennett W. Walter Dennett Dorr Roxbury Anna M Frederick Dorr Drake Gilmanton N. H Amos G. Drake Boston Purgin Frances D Obadiah M. Durgin Fitzgerald Louise Fitzgerald Gunning Greeley Col William D. Gunning Jones Brockton Harriet B Thomas Morton Plymouth Mass Nichols South Boston Frank Nichols Palfrey Cambridge Cazneau Palfrey Shea Timothy Shea Wade Deborah R. Wade Leominster Wiggin Charles E. Wiggin Warren Avenue Baptist Church

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